Category Archives: Humor

A stroll down memory lane…

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Rina

WARNING! We live on a farm and butcher our own animals. We have never sheltered our children from this experience. Graphic details to follow…   Last night, a friend came to visit and told us about a boil she’d had to … Continue reading →

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Boiling the frog

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Rina

Is it wrong to admit that sometimes… just every now and then… once in a blue moon… not often at all, really… I’m just a teeny tiny bit amused when my super-organized, neat-and-tidy friend with two children complains about her … Continue reading →

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Papa Le Pew

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Rina

My oldest two girls have started making soap to help support their horse, for which I’m selfishly grateful. For one, I’m allergic to every type of artificial smell there is and I looooove homemade soap, and secondly, I love the … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – June 2017

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Rina

1. Kidding season has started and once again I’m thankful to have my own personal goat midwife to help in times of trouble, because I’m just awful at the job.  Every time these goats are in labor, I fall to … Continue reading →

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7 Quick Takes – 8/2016

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Rina

When you’re a homeschool mom with lots of kids, people tend to think you must be some kind of Mommy Superhero.  “I don’t know how you do it all” is a phrase I hear frequently.  As much as I hate … Continue reading →

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Attention: Lilly

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Rina

This is what happens when I don’t keep up with my filing system: If your name is Lilly and I’m supposed to be doing something with you tomorrow at 2:00, please contact me. . Related Articles: WFMW – Getting it … Continue reading →

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The last rescue dog

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Rina

As some of you know, Jon and I ran an animal rescue out of our home for many years. Of all the fantastic ideas I’ve ever had during our years of marriage, that was probably by far the least fantastic. … Continue reading →

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